Yousif Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationYOO-sif / /juːˈsɪf/Arabic; Hebrew
Meaning
Arabic: God increases; Hebrew: He will add
Historical & Cultural Background
Yousif is a variant of the name Joseph, which has significant historical and religious importance in both Judaism and Christianity. In Islamic tradition, Yousif is recognized as a prophet and is associated with the story of Joseph in the Quran. The name has been widely used across various cultures, particularly in the Middle East and among Muslim communities.
Trend Summary
Yousif has seen a steady presence in various communities, particularly among Arabic-speaking populations.
Similar Names
Variants
- Yusuf
- Yousuf
- Yossef
International Variants
- José (Spanish)
- Giuseppe (Italian)
- Joseph (English)
- Youssef (Arabic)
Famous people named Yousif
Yousif K. Alsharif is a prominent Iraqi artist known for his contemporary paintings.
Yousif Mohammed is a noted Sudanese football player who has played for various clubs.
Yousif Al-Qaradawi is a well-known Qatari Islamic scholar and author.
Yousif Ibrahim is a respected Egyptian scientist in the field of renewable energy.
Fictional characters named Yousif
Yousif is a character in the animated series 'The Adventures of Yousif,' where he embarks on various adventures.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Yousif was first seen in the United States in 1984. Yousif has ranked as high as #1284 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in Michigan, Texas, California, New York, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Yousif has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Yousif (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 12 | |
| CA | 9 | |
| IL | 6 | |
| MI | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 2000 | 21 |
| 2001 | 25 |
| 2002 | 31 |
| 2003 | 35 |
| 2004 | 33 |
| 2005 | 30 |
| 2006 | 36 |
| 2007 | 24 |
| 2008 | 33 |
| 2009 | 51 |
| 2010 | 66 |
| 2011 | 80 |
| 2012 | 80 |
| 2013 | 76 |
| 2014 | 97 |
| 2015 | 110 |
| 2016 | 96 |
| 2017 | 86 |
| 2018 | 101 |
| 2019 | 77 |
| 2020 | 90 |
| 2021 | 69 |
| 2022 | 65 |
| 2023 | 50 |
| 2024 | 66 |